Albany County sheriff says he is in the early stages of investigating a criminal complaint filed by Gov. Cuomo's former executive assistant.
claimed that Cuomo's interaction with the assistant"escalated" overtime to"more intimate physical contact" including regular hugs and kisses on the cheek and at least one kiss on the lips. The interactions culminated in an incident in November 2020 at Cuomo's mansion in Albany when he"reached under her blouse and grabbed her breast," the report alleged.
The woman told her colleagues about the incident and they reported the allegations to senior staff, according to the report. Brian Premo, an attorney for the assistant, previously said that his client met with a sheriff's office investigator and discussed the claims in James' report. The woman was told that the sheriff's office would coordinate with the Albany County District Attorney David Soares' office moving forward, Premo said.
“I think we’ve all read the attorney general’s report. I think we know what’s in it. At this point, I’m very comfortable and safe saving that she is in fact a victim," he said."And again, I commend all of them for coming forward.” "But again that’s just from the attorney general’s report," he continued, adding that his office has not had an in-depth interview with the accuser.“We will cooperate fully with the Albany sheriff and turn over all evidence related to this complainant," her office said in the statement."Similarly, we will cooperate with all law enforcement agencies, as appropriate."
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